Minnesota Timberwolves' Brandon Roy has given no indication he is ready to retire again. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford, a close friend of Timberwolves guard Brandon Roy, said the two had dinner Wednesday night, Jan. 18, in the Twin Cities and that Roy gave no indication that he's considering abandoning his comeback attempt.

Roy, who has a history of knee problems in his seven-year NBA career, underwent surgery on his right knee Nov. 19 and has not played since the first half of the Wolves' game against Indiana on Nov. 9.

Crawford and Roy grew up together in Seattle.

"I didn't get the impression that he was thinking of giving up, but we didn't talk much about that, Crawford said before the Wolves-Los Angeles Clippers game Thursday night, Jan. 17, at Target Center. "We talked about everything else, trying to catch up on things. He seemed pretty normal to me. His spirits were good."

Crawford was among the Seattle-area NBA and college players who regularly worked out with Roy last year to help him get ready for his comeback. Roy retired in December 2011 after six seasons with Portland because of a degenerative condition in both knees.

Crawford said he has compassion for Roy, who's going through his latest knee setback.

"There's nothing like playing," Crawford said. "I saw how hard he worked out in the summer. He inspired me to work. He was out there every single day for hours, twice a day, sometimes three times just to get more shots up."

Hayward decision: The Wolves have to decide Friday if they intend to re-sign free-agent forward Lazar Hayward.

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Hayward's 10-day contract expires Friday.

For Hayward to remain with the team, he would have to be signed to another 10-day contract. Heading into Thursday's game, he was averaging 2.5 points and 1.0 rebounds in four games.